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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HAPET Collaborative Migratory Bird Research and Evaluation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2015 and posted on Jan 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 20, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative agreement to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative agreement to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "HAPET - Collaborative Migratory Bird Research and Evaluation" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on applied research and evaluation that improves what managers know about how migratory birds use wetland and upland habitats. The work is intended to strengthen the scientific foundation behind habitat management and conservation decisions, with an emphasis on maintaining sustainable and abundant migratory bird populations. The main geographic focus is the Northern Great Plains and the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States, an area widely recognized for its importance to waterfowl and other migratory birds because of its dense mix of wetlands, grasslands, and working agricultural landscapes.
The core scope of work is collaboration with FWS to conduct research and evaluation activities that clarify relationships between birds and habitat conditions. In practical terms, this means producing information that can help FWS and conservation partners decide where habitat protection, restoration, or management actions will have the greatest benefit, and how changes in wetland and upland conditions influence bird distribution, reproduction, survival, or broader population outcomes. The notice frames the work as decision-relevant science: results are expected to be usable by FWS and its partners to guide conservation strategies in priority landscapes.
Administratively, this announcement is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, signaling that FWS expects substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The activity category is listed as "Other," with an explanation stating that it is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. under Department of the Interior policy authority (505 DM 2.14 B(4)) for "Unique Qualifications." In other words, it is not a broadly competed solicitation; it is a public notice that FWS plans to fund a specific organization because it has specialized capabilities or expertise relevant to the work.
Key timing and funding details include a posted and created date of January 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of January 20, 2015, and an archive date of February 13, 2015. The estimated total funding is $500,000, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $5,000. The CFDA listing is 15.650, Research Grants (Generic). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. Eligibility is effectively limited by the single-source intent: while the "Eligible Applicants" field is broadly labeled as "Others," the eligibility information reiterates that this notice is specifically tied to an intended award to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. based on unique qualifications.
For additional information or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Charles Loesch at FWS, reachable at 701-355-8537 or chuckloesch@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "HAPET - Collaborative Migratory Bird Research and Evaluation" funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support applied research and evaluation that improves understanding of how migratory birds use wetland and upland habitats. The intent is to strengthen the science behind habitat management and conservation decisions to help maintain sustainable and abundant migratory bird populations.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the proposed work?
The work is intended to produce decision-relevant science that helps FWS and conservation partners determine where habitat protection, restoration, or management actions will provide the greatest benefit, and how changes in wetland and upland conditions affect migratory birds (for example, distribution, reproduction, survival, or broader population outcomes).
What types of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope centers on collaborating with FWS to conduct research and evaluation that clarifies relationships between migratory birds and habitat conditions. The emphasis is on generating usable information that can directly inform conservation strategies and habitat management decisions in priority landscapes.
What geographic area is this project focused on?
The main geographic focus is the Northern Great Plains and the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States, an area recognized for its importance to waterfowl and other migratory birds due to its dense mix of wetlands, grasslands, and working agricultural landscapes.
What is meant by "decision-relevant science" in this notice?
In this notice, "decision-relevant science" means research results are expected to be practical and directly usable by FWS and its partners to guide conservation strategies, including where and how to prioritize habitat actions.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a typical grant in this notice?
The notice indicates that FWS expects substantial involvement in the project under a cooperative agreement, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The notice is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, meaning it is not a broadly competed solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice states FWS intends to make the award to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Why is the award being made as a single-source action?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authority (505 DM 2.14 B(4)) under "Unique Qualifications," indicating the intended recipient is being selected due to specialized capabilities or expertise relevant to the work.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $500,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $150,000 and the award floor is $5,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided information.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.650, Research Grants (Generic).
What is the activity category listed for this announcement?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with an explanation that it is a Notice of Intent for a single-source award based on unique qualifications.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posted and created date is January 13, 2015. The original and current closing date is January 20, 2015. The archive date is February 13, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
While the "Eligible Applicants" field is broadly labeled as "Others," the eligibility is effectively limited because this is a single-source Notice of Intent tied to an intended award to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. based on unique qualifications.
Who can be contacted for more information?
The point of contact is Charles Loesch at FWS. Phone: 701-355-8537. Email: chuckloesch@fws.gov.
What should someone do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a point of contact (Charles Loesch) for additional information or assistance accessing the full announcement.
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